Learn Basic Electrical Estimating in 2 Days - Live Online

Wednesday May 29th & 30th, 2026

• Day 1: 05/29/26 1PM - 5PM EST
• Day 2: 05/30/26 1PM - 5PM EST

Instructor Ken Dickerson

Live Q&A after each segment

Day 1: Foundations & Takeoffs (4 Hours)

Session 1: Understanding the Plans & Specifcations

• How to read electrical plans with confidence
• Identifying scope quickly
• Avoiding costly interpretation mistakes

Session 2: Takeoff Basics

• Lighting, power, and device counts
• Conduit and wire estimating fundamentals
• Building a clean, organized takeoff

Session 3: Material Pricing

• How to price materials accurately
• Understanding supplier pricing and markups
• Avoiding common pricing errors

Day 2: Labor, Pricing & Winning the Bid (4 Hours)

Session 4: Labor Estimating

• How to calculate labor hours
• Productivity rates that actually work
• Adjusting for project conditions

Session 5: Building the Estimate

• Combining material + labor into a complete estimate
• Overhead and profit strategies
• Structuring your numbers for clarity

Session 6: Bid Strategy & Submission

• How to stay competitive without underbidding
• Reviewing and finalizing your estimate
• What separates winning bids from losing ones

Cost is $995.00 per student. Seating is Limited.